The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has officially released the recruitment notification (Notification No. 20/2026) for 196 Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) vacancies under the A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 13 October 2026 to 2 November 2026 through the official APPSC website.
📌 Key Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Recruiting Authority | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) |
| Department | A.P. Economics & Statistical Subordinate Service |
| Total Vacancies | 196 Posts |
| Notification Number | Notification No. 20/2026 |
| Application Start Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 2 November 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Pay Scale | ₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500 |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) & Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
Notification Release Date: 13 October 2026
Online Application Start Date: 13 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 2 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
💡 Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university along with specific subject combinations:
Statistics: Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one of the main subjects.
Mathematics / Economics / Commerce / Computer Science: Bachelor’s Degree with the respective subject as a main subject, along with Statistics as a paper/subject in the prescribed year(s) of study.
Age Limit (As per Notification Rules)
Age Range: 18 to 44 years.
Relaxations are applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/BC/EWS), PwBD, and Ex-servicemen as per AP Govt rules.
💵 Salary & Pay Scale
Selected candidates for the Assistant Statistical Officer post will receive a lucrative salary structure under the pay scale of ₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500, along with applicable allowances.
📝 Examination Pattern
The written examination consists of two papers conducted via a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT):
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | General Studies and Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Paper II | Concerned Subject (Statistics / Related) | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Total | 300 | 300 | 300 Minutes |
Negative Marking: 1/3rd of the marks assigned will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
🚀 How to Apply
Visit the official APPSC portal at
psc.ap.gov.in .Complete your One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if you haven't registered yet.
Log in using your credentials and select Notification No. 20/2026 - Assistant Statistical Officer.
Fill in all required academic and personal details carefully.
Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and required certificates.
Pay the prescribed application and examination fee online.
Submit the form before 2 November 2026 and save/print the confirmation page for your records.
